Bertelsmann Education Group | Morrisville, 12/19/2023

Relias Again Recognized For LGBTQ+ Inclusion In The Workplace

Relias, a leading provider of digital education specifically for the healthcare sector, has been honored in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation awarded Relias the highest possible score of 100 points in the “Corporate Equality Index (CEI) 2023-2024”.  This is the third consecutive year that the Foundation has recognized Relias in this area.

Another day, another award for Relias: The Bertelsmann Education Group subsidiary, a leading provider of digital education specifically for the healthcare sector, has been recognized in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. The company received the highest possible score of 100 on “equality for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace” according to the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) 2023-2024 published by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This is the third consecutive year that the HRC Foundation has listed and Relias in this area.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. In this year’s CEI, 1,384 companies were examined based on detailed criteria related to non-discrimination policies across business entities; equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility. The CEI rates employers providing crucial protections to over 20 million U.S. workers and an additional 18 million outside of the U.S. Companies rated in the CEI include Fortune magazine’s 500 largest publicly traded businesses, American Lawyer magazine’s top 200 revenue-grossing law firms (AmLaw 200), and hundreds of publicly and privately held mid- to large-sized businesses.

‘A constant priority at Relias’

“At Relias, fostering a professional environment that welcomes diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences is central to our company’s mission and impact,” said Tina Krebs, Chief People Officer at Relias. “Being honored by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s CEI for the third consecutive year underscores our unwavering dedication and continued efforts to improve our programs both supporting and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. This commitment is crucial in enhancing our support for our company, partners, and the communities we serve.” Kelli Slade, DEI Director at Relias, commented: “DEIB initiatives are a constant priority at Relias. We pride ourselves in being an organization that fosters an inclusive culture for members of the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and individuals with disabilities,” said. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition, which validates the effectiveness of our efforts centered around acceptance.”